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Defining Standards
Standards define solid foundations on which a student’s
education is based. By providing consistent targets for
students, teachers, and parents, standards assist schools in
measuring student achievement. Clearly defined, standards
demonstrate what each student should know and be able to do in
a core set of subjects. When properly done, aligned standards
and assessments give us the ability to examine our performance
and to see how much we are improving.
Standards
are statements of what all students are expected to know and be able to
do by the time they leave our educational system. They do not
demonstrate the highest level of achievement; rather, they guarantee a
consistent expectation of achievement across the district and focus on
continuous improvement. Many students in the Radnor Township School
District will excel beyond the levels indicated in the standards.
Benchmarks
are descriptions of what students are expected to know and demonstrate
at particular points of their educational experiences. They are really
the skills that are acquired when the standard is applied. These skills
are developed and enhanced as a student engages in the learning process.
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